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These 4 fresh salads will help herald the arrival of spring

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PITTSBURGH — Recent sunny skies and warm temperatures offered a taste of what’s to come — the heady, gotta-be-outside first days of spring.

After enduring an outdoor palette of dull grays and muddy browns, I can’t wait for the bright pop of yellow and purple when the daffodils and crocuses I sowed last fall start blooming in my yard. ...Read more

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USA Pan's commercial-grade nonstick bakeware is a workhorse for home bakers and cooks

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PITTSBURGH — John Bundy has a golden touch when it comes to selling people on a product.

At age 13, he was helping his father, David, sell Corvettes at the family auto business in Glenwillard, Pennsylvania. By the time he was of driving age at Moon Area High School, he was taking customers out on test drives and closing deals.

“I got a $...Read more

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One roast (or rotisserie) chicken will give you three great meals

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More than the sum of its juicy meat and crispy skin, a good roast chicken is all about those luscious pan juices. Whether you choose to roast the bird yourself or pick up a grocery store’s rotisserie chicken, these juices — golden, sticky, salty — inspire sauces, soups and rice bowls, and provide an excuse to mop your plate with a hunk of ...Read more

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There's no constitutional right to sodas paid for by SNAP

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You should have to spend your own money to buy soda. Some people disagree.

This month, the National Center for Law and Economic Justice sued the U.S. Department of Agriculture. That agency runs the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which is often called food stamps. The goal of SNAP is to help low-income Americans purchase food.

But ...Read more

EatingWell: This sweet, tangy seafood appetizer delivers big flavor in every bite

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These honey-mustard salmon bites are a perfect balance of sweet, tangy and savory flavors. As an appetizer, these bite-size pieces of tender salmon, coated in a sweet honey-mustard glaze, are easy to serve on toothpicks or skewers. Or make them a main dish, served over brown rice to soak up the extra sauce.

Honey-Mustard Salmon Bites

Serves 4 ...Read more

Aim for healthy ranges of each macronutrient. (Dreamstime/TCA)

Environmental Nutrition: Macronutrients are important when it comes to a healthy diet

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Q: What percentage of my diet should come from each macronutrient?

A: Macronutrients — carbohydrates, proteins and fats — are the building blocks of a healthy diet. The right balance can improve energy and support muscle growth, as well as overall wellness.

Health experts recommend the following daily macronutrient distribution for adults ...Read more

Here’s a dessert that is Seriously Simple. (Dreamstime/TCA)

Seriously Simple: This light dessert is the perfect afternoon treat

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I developed this recipe when I wanted low-sugar desserts, and it’s my new favorite treat!. Dates have a low glycemic index although they are high in sugar. They also have sizable fiber content that slows digestion, preventing blood sugar spikes. Research suggests pairing with a protein like peanut butter helps prevent sugar spikes as well. (I�...Read more

For a light supper, finely chop bits of ham and make a salad with mayonnaise and fresh dill. (JeanMarie Brownson/TCA)

JeanMarie Brownson: One Easter ham, many meals

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Baked ham makes an impressive main course for Easter dinner. We opt for spiral-sliced with a sugary-crunchy glaze. Fully cooked ham should be gently heated in a low oven or on a covered grill until warm. Resist the temptation to heat it super-hot; the lean meat will dry out.

We order large hams from the local butcher because leftovers inspire ...Read more

The lemon and raspberry flavors totally shine through. (Alex Lepe/TCA)

The Kitchn: These one-bowl lemon muffins are so easy, I make a batch weekly

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Move over, blueberry muffins! If you want an easy breakfast treat that’s guaranteed to impress, it’s time to grab a container of plump raspberries instead. I’d made ...Read more

You can make these iconic biscuits at home with pantry staples, without picking up a store-bought box mix or stepping foot in the restaurant. (Alex Lepe/TCA)

The Kitchn: These copycat Cheddar Bay Biscuits are a super easy dupe for the real thing

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I am a solid child of the ’90s. I collected Lisa Frank school supplies, loved Dunkaroos, and tried wearing my clothes backwards. And I was obsessed with Red Lobster’s Cheddar Bay Biscuits. Those garlicky, warm, pillowy biscuits were the reason my ...Read more

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Gretchen's table: Chicken meatballs in mushroom sauce are a savory pair

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PITTSBURGH — As an agricultural state, Pennsylvania is known for the many fresh fruits and vegetables that grace our dinner tables each night.

Farming pumps about $132.5 billion into the state economy each year, supporting nearly 600,000 jobs across the commonwealth, according to the Department of Agriculture, which recently hosted its annual...Read more

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Noma LA offers meeting with protesters, while former staff now dispute past abuse claims

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LOS ANGELES — After several days of protests outside its controversial pop-up in L.A.'s Silver Lake neighborhood, the restaurant Noma responded to a demand letter from workers' rights activists who have led a campaign that resurfaced past abuse allegations and culminated in last week's loss of event sponsors and the abrupt "stepping away" of ...Read more

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Gretchen's table: Sausage gnocchi soup recipe is a quick, one-pot meal

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Gnocchi is a go-to food when you’re in the mood for Italian because it’s fairly easy to prepare if you don’t insist on making it from scratch and are willing to use frozen or refrigerated versions.

Most often the soft and pillowy Italian dumplings made from potato or ricotta are tossed in marinara or Bolognese sauce, pesto or brown butter...Read more

EatingWell: A sweet, tangy dressing transforms everyday leafy greens

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Vinegar is the key to making this sauteed kale recipe special. Look for vinegar that’s cloudy — it likely still has some of the “mother” in the bottle and will give you a sweet acidity rather than a harsh bite. Organic apple cider vinegar is usually your best bet. For the most eye-catching version of this side, use different colored ...Read more

You can learn a lot by figuring out how your brain and gut “communicate.” (Dreamstime/TCA)

Environmental Nutrition: Eavesdropping on the conversation between your brain and your gut

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Anyone who’s ever been anxious or stressed out and developed diarrhea, stomach pain, or nausea is instinctively aware of the connection between the brain and the gut. But, while that connection was suggested as early as the 1800s and has its roots in ancient medicine, it has only recently been dubbed the “gut-brain axis” and has been ...Read more

This hearty and delicious pie will be the talk of the seder. (Alex Lepe/TCA)

The Kitchn: Passover potato pie that brings the whole seder table together

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My Passover seder is always a controversial affair. We have moments of arguing and debate in between dayenu and matzo ball soup, and everyone seems to have a different opinion about whether beet red or white horseradish is spicier, and which ...Read more

No JeanMarie Brownson column

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JeanMarie Brownson will not file a column this week.

©2026 JeanMarie Brownson. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

It’s easy to make your own natural Easter egg dye. (Vicky Wasik/TCA)

The Kitchn: Dye Easter eggs using ingredients you already have at home

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When it comes to decorating Easter eggs, there are plenty of pretty amazing, craft-tastic Easter egg ideas online, making it entirely possible to devote days to creating museum-quality masterpieces. But I prefer a less design-y and more rustic ...Read more

This delicious clam chowder is much lighter than the classic version. (Daniella Tallman/TCA)

Seriously Simple: Café Beaujolais clam chowder gets my vote on a chilly day

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Café Beaujolais is a culinary institution that has been around for over 50 years. Nestled on a quiet street this restaurant has been updated with more dining spaces and a young chef that has put his stamp on his own very local California Cuisine. The city of Mendocino holds as special a place in my heart as my husband, and I feel in love there....Read more

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Gretchen's table: Sausage gnocchi soup recipe is a quick, one-pot meal

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Gnocchi is a go-to food when you're in the mood for Italian because it's fairly easy to prepare if you don't insist on making it from scratch and are willing to use frozen or refrigerated versions.

Most often the soft and pillowy Italian dumplings made from potato or ricotta are tossed in marinara or Bolognese sauce, pesto or brown butter and ...Read more

 

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